DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BABBS CHILDCARE, LLC

001769822

(314) 696-2059

6265 STEVE MARRE
ST LOUIS
MO  63121

BABBS CHILDCARE, LLC



 

RUSSELL-DUNN, TONJA DENEICE

babbs03a@hotmail.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/13/2023

9:40 AM

10:09 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2439026550


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/14/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/10/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/10/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/22/2009
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/03/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 08/14/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/14/2003
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/11/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/31/2003
POLICIES 08/14/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/10/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/10/2006
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/02/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/07/2019
APPLICATION 11/30/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/07/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/07/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/10/2006
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/31/2017
STAFF SHEET 03/07/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/23/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/07/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/31/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/23/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/28/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   3/19/2012



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 4
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Christine Sherrill and Etta Smith present with five children, ages 8-months-old to 1-year-old
2 17 MIXED Director and Caregiver, Tonja Russell-Dunn and Ashley Greer present with seventeen children, ages 2-years-old to 11-years-old (two children 2-years-old)

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there were twenty-two children in care. The facility is only approved for twenty children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured the gate preventing children from going to the neighboring property was open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a torn open bag of trash near the neighboring building within the outdoor play space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Etta Smith needs 1.75 more hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance